Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, September 29th, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2021
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DOW 34474.05 174.06 (0.51%) | NASDAQ 14548.67 1.99 (0.01%) | S&P 500 4367.94 15.31 (0.35%)

Time of Screening : 9/29/2021 12:07:11 PM Report Released : 9/29/2021 1:20:46 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 57.5% of 50 Day Average at the time of the screening.
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Symbol/Exchange Company Name Industry Group	PRICE	CHANGE (%Change)	Day High	Volume (% DAV) (50 DAV)	52 Wk Hi % From Hi	Date Featured	Price Featured	Pivot Point
Symbol/Exchange Company Name Industry Group	PRICE	CHANGE (%Change)	Day High	Volume (% DAV) (50 DAV)	52 Wk Hi % From Hi	Date Featured	Price Featured	Max Buy
CAMT - NASDAQ Camtek Ltd	$40.99	-1.41 -3.33%	$42.99	113,070 69.37% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 163,000	$46.01 -10.91%	8/4/2021	$39.67	PP = $40.57 MB = $42.60
Most Recent Note - 9/29/2021 12:16:08 PM Y - Volume has been near average as it pulled back below its "max buy" level and its color code is changed to yellow. Prior highs in the $40 area define support just above its 50 DMA line ($39.38) and prior low ($34.68 on 8/17/21) define important near-term support to watch. Fundamentals remain strong. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/17/2021. Click here.
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CLFD - NASDAQ Clearfield Inc	$42.95	-0.98 -2.23%	$44.48	64,083 68.91% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 93,000	$46.93 -8.48%	7/23/2021	$40.23	PP = $43.74 MB = $45.93
Most Recent Note - 9/29/2021 12:19:21 PM Y - Undercutting its 50 DMA line ($43.41) today and it is testing the prior low ($42.34) where more damaging losses may trigger a technical sell signal. Fundamentals remain strong. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/14/2021. Click here.
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ENTG - NASDAQ Entegris Inc	$124.21	+0.56 0.45%	$126.01	403,321 60.38% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 668,000	$135.99 -8.66%	8/4/2021	$125.33	PP = $126.51 MB = $132.84
Most Recent Note - 9/29/2021 12:39:14 PM G - Holding its ground today. Ended near the prior session low with a big volume-driven loss, abruptly retreating from its all-time high. The slump below prior highs in the $126 area and into the prior base raised concerns. The 50 DMA line ($121.46) defines initial support to watch above recent lows in the $109 area. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/23/2021. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AEG - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Aegon N V	$5.09	+0.09 1.80%	$5.12	$5.11	-0.39%	1,002,989 67.77%	1,480,000
Most Recent Note for AEG - 9/29/2021 12:08:41 PM Perched at its 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive gain. Repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "This giant Netherlands-based insurance company has an erratic sales revenues and earnings history."
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AMAT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Applied Materials Inc	$128.46	-4.43 -3.33%	$134.04	$146.00	-12.01%	4,685,805 66.79%	7,016,000
Most Recent Note for AMAT - 9/29/2021 12:12:43 PM Violated its 50 DMA line ($136) on the prior session and today's loss has it slumping toward prior lows and its 200 DMA line defining important long-term support in the $124 area. The 9/10/21 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Reported earnings +79% on +41% sales revenues for the Jul '21 quarter, its 6th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down. There is a large supply of 902 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and as of Jun '21 it is already owned by 3,428 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria)."
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BCS - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks Barclays Plc Adr	$10.24	+0.04 0.39%	$10.29	$10.78	-5.01%	2,177,618 61.90%	3,518,000
Most Recent Note for BCS - 9/29/2021 12:13:19 PM Found support above its 200 DMA line and it is perched near its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Erratic quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria)."
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CNXC - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Concentrix Corporation	$173.10	+0.14 0.08%	$175.65	$177.74	-2.61%	74,131 63.36%	117,000
Most Recent Note for CNXC - 9/29/2021 12:20:08 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line and it is challenging its 52-week high. Reported improved earnings in the Feb, May, and Aug '21 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Fundamental concerns remain.
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COG - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas Cabot Oil & Gas Corp	$22.19	+0.37 1.67%	$22.29	$22.84	-2.87%	9,439,872 112.35%	8,402,000
Most Recent Note for COG - 9/29/2021 12:24:58 PM Hitting new 52-week highs this week while adding to a spurt of volume-driven gains, in recent weeks rallying straight up from the bottom of a 15-month long consolidation. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not a match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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CRAI - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services C R A International Inc	$100.78	+0.82 0.82%	$101.00	$102.15	-1.34%	28,867 80.19%	36,000
Most Recent Note for CRAI - 9/29/2021 12:28:20 PM Perched at its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Found support at its 50 DMA line in recent weeks. Made steady progress after a deep consolidation. Reported earnings +91% on +20% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Prior quarterly earnings (C criteria) history was not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong and steady.
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DAVA - NYSE - Computer-Tech Services Endava Plc Cl A Ads	$128.89	+3.68 2.94%	$129.69	$143.50	-10.18%	137,618 72.05%	191,000
Most Recent Note for DAVA - 9/29/2021 12:32:31 PM Rebounding toward its 50 DMA line ($131) which may act as resistance after damaging volume-driven losses last week. Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +104% on +65% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong comparison. Prior 4 quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep pullback and rebounded impressively since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/11/20.
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ECHO - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Echo Global Logistics	$47.71	-0.01 -0.02%	$47.90	$48.26	-1.14%	321,579 63.68%	505,000
Most Recent Note for ECHO - 9/29/2021 12:32:54 PM Holding its ground since a gap up for a new 52-week high on 9/10/21 following M&A news. Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +342% on +82% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarter. Up and down annual earnings history is a flaw concerning the A criteria. Completed a new Public Offering on 4/29/15.
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INMD - NASDAQ - Medical-Systems/Equip Inmode Ltd	$159.70	+10.63 7.13%	$162.00	$180.00	-11.28%	1,080,300 122.34%	883,000
Most Recent Note for INMD - 9/29/2021 12:41:24 PM Very extended from any sound base. Found support above its 50 DMA line ($127) on prior pullbacks. Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +325% on +184% sales revenues versus the year ago period, marking its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison above the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). This Israel-based Medical - Systems/Equipment firm completed its $14 IPO on 8/08/19.
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JBL - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Printed Circuit Boards Jabil Circuit Inc	$57.60	-3.34 -5.48%	$61.14	$63.78	-9.69%	1,191,840 161.50%	738,000
Most Recent Note for JBL - 9/29/2021 12:46:47 PM Violated its 50 DMA line ($60.18) with today's big volume-driven loss. It wedged to new multi-year highs after last noted with caution in the 6/17/21 mid-day report. Earnings improved by more than +25% over the year ago period in the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Aug '21. Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a small downturn in FY '20.
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LYG - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks Lloyds Banking Group Adr	$2.45	+0.03 1.03%	$2.47	$2.83	-13.60%	4,680,446 74.28%	6,301,000
Most Recent Note for LYG - 9/29/2021 12:47:13 PM Reported strong Jun '21 quarterly results versus the year ago period. Its downward sloping 50 DMA line ($2.43) acted as resistance in recent months. Noted with caution repeatedly in prior mid-day reports - "UK - based Financial firm has an erratic earnings history."
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NTR - NYSE - Chemicals-Agricultural Nutrien Ltd	$65.61	+0.24 0.37%	$65.92	$66.47	-1.29%	1,049,756 70.36%	1,492,000
Most Recent Note for NTR - 9/29/2021 12:49:18 PM Perched near multi-year highs following a streak of 5 consecutive gains marked by some higher volume. Reported strong Dec '20, Mar and Jun '21 results versus the year ago periods. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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ON - NASDAQ - Elec-Semiconductor Mfg O N Semiconductor Corp	$45.71	-1.62 -3.42%	$47.18	$49.78	-8.18%	3,975,079 68.59%	5,795,000
Most Recent Note for ON - 9/29/2021 12:52:08 PM Slumping near prior highs and its 50 DMA line in the $44 area which define near-term support to watch. Wedged to new all-time highs with a streak of gains lacking great volume since noted with caution in the 8/04/21 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +425% on +38% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Prior comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not strong and steady."
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REI - AMEX - Oil&Gas-U S Expl&Prod Ring Energy Inc	$2.89	-0.02 -0.52%	$2.96	$3.36	-14.14%	1,052,389 60.94%	1,727,000
Most Recent Note for REI - 9/29/2021 12:52:52 PM Rebounding toward multi-year highs in the $3.30 area. The 9/29/21 mid-day report noted "Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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RM - NYSE - Finance-Consumer Loans Regional Management Corp	$59.72	-3.04 -4.84%	$61.90	$64.07	-6.79%	50,636 88.84%	57,000
Most Recent Note for RM - 9/29/2021 12:55:06 PM Today's gap down and 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss has it retreating after wedging to a new all-time high. The 9/20/21 mid-day report last noted - "Reported earnings +175% on +11% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarter. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were negative, well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
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SC - NYSE - ENERGY - Major Integrated Oil & Gas Santander Cons USA Hldgs	$41.56	+0.06 0.13%	$41.57	$42.39	-1.97%	787,860 67.40%	1,169,000
Most Recent Note for SC - 9/29/2021 12:55:43 PM There was M&A news on 8/24/21 while holding its ground in a tight range near its all-time high since a noted gap up on 7/02/21. Reported strong Jun '21 quarterly earnings versus a loss on +4% sales revenues over the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases were well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) but sub par sales revenues growth remains a concern, fundamentally. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong following a downturn in FY '17. Went through a long and deep consolidation since its $24 IPO on 1/23/14.
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SCI - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services Service Corp Intl	$60.85	+0.58 0.96%	$61.15	$65.74	-7.44%	1,035,887 109.85%	943,000
Most Recent Note for SCI - 9/29/2021 1:01:04 PM In recent weeks it has slumped below its 50 DMA line ($62.27) from its all-time high. Annual earnings growth has been steady. Showed stronger sales revenues growth and earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Jun '21.
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SPSC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software S P S Commerce Inc	$162.91	+0.97 0.60%	$164.30	$169.15	-3.69%	124,885 60.04%	208,000
Most Recent Note for SPSC - 9/29/2021 1:02:56 PM Extended from any sound base and perched at its all-time high following an impressive spurt of 13 consecutive volume-driven gains. The 9/17/21 mid-day report noted - "Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +24% on +25% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons also were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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STM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Stmicroelectronics N V	$43.47	-0.31 -0.71%	$44.29	$47.38	-8.25%	1,438,386 78.69%	1,828,000
Most Recent Note for STM - 9/29/2021 1:04:13 PM Gapped down on the prior session and testing its 50 DMA line ($43.29) today after recently hovering near its 52-week high. This Switzerland-based manufacturer of Semiconductor products reported earnings +340% on +43% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic and not a great match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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SWN - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas Southwestern Energy Co	$5.48	-0.32 -5.52%	$5.71	$5.96	-8.05%	12,918,302 90.92%	14,209,000
Most Recent Note for SWN - 9/29/2021 1:06:19 PM Perched near its 52-week high after a big volume-driven gain on 9/27/21. This oil and gas producer showed very strong Mar and Jun '21 quarterly sales and earnings growth versus the year ago periods. Annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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TBK - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest Triumph Bancorp Inc	$95.65	+3.68 4.00%	$95.65	$97.49	-1.89%	111,760 85.31%	131,000
Most Recent Note for TBK - 9/29/2021 1:13:49 PM Approaching its all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '21 showed stronger sales revenues growth and improved earnings versus the year ago periods. The Banks - West/Southwest industry group's Relative Strength Rating is 39. This Dallas, TX-based bank went through a deep consolidation the rebounded and showed strength since noted with caution in the 9/21/18 mid-day report. Completed new Public Offerings on 4/10/18 and 7/28/17.
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TGH - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Logistics Textainer Group Holdings	$36.33	+0.77 2.17%	$36.80	$37.88	-4.09%	287,049 69.00%	416,000
Most Recent Note for TGH - 9/29/2021 1:16:59 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high after finding prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($33.08) during an orderly consolidation. Last noted in the 8/17/21 mid-day report - "Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +429% on +29% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 5th strong earnings comparison. Sales revenues growth has been improving and accelerating in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons after years of sub-par and negative comparisons, not a match with with regard to the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong after a downturn and loss in FY '16."
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XEC - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas Cimarex Energy Co	$88.90	+1.64 1.88%	$89.24	$91.54	-2.88%	858,219 86.43%	993,000
Most Recent Note for XEC - 9/29/2021 1:17:56 PM Hitting new multi-year highs again with today's gain. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "In recent weeks it rallied straight up from support at its 200 DMA line. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady."
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ZBRA - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Zebra Tech Corp Cl A	$525.34	-5.84 -1.10%	$535.50	$594.77	-11.67%	185,745 90.17%	206,000
Most Recent Note for ZBRA - 9/29/2021 1:20:38 PM Pulled back from its all-time high and slumped below its 50 DMA line with recent volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +90% on +44% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison. Fundamental concerns remain. Earnings for the 7 prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and there was a downturn in FY '20 earnings. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/09/19.
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